Vtg 1908 Mount Shasta CA Postcard Shasta Springs Franklin Stamp Posted
$ 5.28
Description
Vtg 1908 Mount Shasta CA Postcard Shasta Springs Franklin Stamp Posted. This historic card features a vibrant, colorized illustration, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, capturing the serene beauty of this renowned Northern California landmark. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of California's natural grandeur with this vintage postcard, showcasing the majestic Mount Shasta. The iconic snow-capped peak, towering at an elevation of 14,444 feet, is beautifully depicted rising above a verdant expanse of forests, as viewed from the scenic Shasta Springs. This historic card features a vibrant, colorized illustration, characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, capturing the serene beauty of this renowned Northern California landmark. This postcard was published by the Adolph Selige Publishing Co., with printing done in Germany, a common practice for high-quality chromolithography during the era. Dated by its clear postmark from May 6, 1908, from Shasta Springs, California, and bearing a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, it offers a tangible connection to the past. The reverse side features a handwritten message conveying personal impressions of the magnificent mountain and its surroundings, adding a unique historical and personal touch to this collectible piece. This card is a must-have for collectors of California ephemera, vintage travel memorabilia, and postcard enthusiasts interested in early 20th-century American landscapes.
